Craniosynostosis

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Craniosynostosis
Other namesCraniostenosis [1]
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Child with premature closure (craniosynostosis) of the lambdoid suture. Notice the swelling on the right side of the head
Specialty Medical genetics
Complications Increased intracranial pressure
Usual onsetduring young age

Craniosynostosis is a condition in which one or more of the fibrous sutures in a young infant's skull prematurely fuses by turning into bone (ossification), [2] thereby changing the growth pattern of the skull. [3] Because the skull cannot expand perpendicular to the fused suture, it compensates by growing more in the direction parallel to the closed sutures. [3] Sometimes the resulting growth pattern provides the necessary space for the growing brain, but results in an abnormal head shape and abnormal facial features. [3] In cases in which the compensation does not effectively provide enough space for the growing brain, craniosynostosis results in increased intracranial pressure leading possibly to visual impairment, sleeping impairment, eating difficulties, or an impairment of mental development combined with a significant reduction in IQ. [4]

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Craniosynostosis occurs in one in 2000 births. Craniosynostosis is part of a syndrome in 15% to 40% of affected patients, but it usually occurs as an isolated condition. [5] [6] The term is from cranio, cranium; + syn, together; + ost, relating to bone; + osis, denoting a condition. Craniosynostosis is the opposite of metopism.

Signs and symptoms

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Kinds of craniosynostosis

Children born with craniosynostosis have a distinct phenotype, i.e., appearance—observable traits caused by the expression of a condition's genes. The features of craniosynostosis' particular phenotype are determined by which suture is closed. [7] The fusion of this suture causes a certain change in the shape of the skull; a deformity of the skull. [7]

Virchow's law dictates that, when premature suture closure occurs, growth of the skull typically is restricted perpendicularly to the fused suture and enhanced in a plane parallel to it, thus trying to provide space for the fast-growing brain. [8] Using this law, the pattern of skull deformity in craniosynostosis often may be predicted. [8]

Scaphocephaly

An illustrative example of this phenomenon is scaphocephaly, which translates from Greek as 'boat-head'; the name of the condition is suggestive of the shape of the affected skull. A synonymous term is 'dolichocephaly' (the prefix 'dolicho-' means elongated). [9]

Premature sagittal suture closure restricts growth in a perpendicular plane, thus the head will not grow sideways and will remain narrow. [10] [11] This is best seen in a view standing above the child looking downward at the top of the head. [12] Compensatory growth occurs forward at the coronal suture and backward at the lambdoid suture giving respectively a prominent forehead, called frontal bossing, and a prominent back portion of the head, called coning. [10] [11] This is the most common form of craniosynostosis. [13]

Trigonocephaly

Trigonocephaly is a result from the premature closure of the metopic suture. [10] [11] According to Virchow's law, this fusion will result in a narrow forehead, which is even further emphasized by ridging of the suture. [10] [11] Compensatory growth occurs at both the coronal sutures, thereby pushing the forehead forwards. [10] [11] The resulting shape appears triangular from above. [12] Like many medical terms, 'trigonocephaly' is derived from Greek, and indicates the head in question is triangular in shape. A facial feature of metopic synostosis is hypotelorism; in the frontal view, it can be seen that the width between the eyes is smaller than usual. [11]

Plagiocephaly

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Head of plagiocephalic baby viewed from above

The Greek word πλάγιος plágios means "skew". Plagiocephaly can be subclassified as anterior plagiocephaly or posterior plagiocephaly.[ citation needed ]

Anterior plagiocephaly

Anterior plagiocephaly is a clinical description of unilateral coronal synostosis. [10] [11] Children born with unilateral coronal synostosis develop due to compensatory mechanisms a skew head; a plagiocephaly. [10] [11]

The sagittal suture 'divides' the coronal suture in two halves; unilateral meaning that either the right side or the left side to the sagittal suture is fused. This fact immediately raises an important point. Unlike closure of the sagittal or the metopic suture, right and left are not the same in unilateral coronal synostosis. [10] [11] This asymmetry shows in the skull deformity, as well as in the facial deformity and the complications. [10] [11]

This time, the skull deformity can only partly be predicted using Virchow's law. Growth is arrested in the plane perpendicular to the fused suture and the forehead is flattened, but only at the ipsilateral side of the head. [10] [11] Ipsilateral indicates the same side of the head as where the suture is closed. Compensatory growth occurs in a parallel plane, as well as in a perpendicular plane. [10] [11] An increase in growth at the metopic and the sagittal suture accounts for the parallel plane and will result in bulging at the temporal fossa. [10] [11] Compensatory growth in the perpendicular plane occurs on the side of the head with the patent coronal suture, the contralateral side. [10] [11] Half of the forehead will bulge forwards.

Assessment of the skull from a top view shows asymmetry of the frontal bones, an increased width of the skull and a forward displacement of the ear at the ipsilateral side of the head. [12] Assessment of the skull from a frontal view will show asymmetrical features of the face, including a displacement of the chin point of the jaw and a deviation of the tip of the nose. [10] [11] The chin point is located more to the contralateral side of the head, due to the ipsilateral forward displacement of the temporomandibular joint together with the ear. [10] [11] The tip of the nose will also point towards the contralateral side. [10] [11] Complications based on the skull deformation include malocclusion of the jaw, in as many as 90%; a subtle form of strabismus, caused by the asymmetrical placement of the orbits; [11] and refractive error, particularly astigmatism, due to asymmetrical development of the orbits. [14]

Posterior plagiocephaly

Unilateral lambdoid synostosis is also called posterior plagiocephaly, indicating that this gives, just like unilateral coronal synostosis, a 'skew head'. The difference is that this time, the deformity mostly shows at the occiput.[ citation needed ]

By Virchow's law, restriction of growth will occur at the ipsilateral side of the head; compensatory growth will occur at the contralateral side of the head. This growth pattern exerts an effect at the base of the skull, which is not even when the child is assessed from a point of view standing behind the child, as well as on the cervical spine, which shows a curvature. [15] In addition, from a point of view standing behind the child, a bulging of the mastoid can be seen. [15] Minimal forehead asymmetries are typically seen. [11]

Brachycephaly

Brachycephaly, or a 'short head', is the result of a closure of both the coronal sutures. [11] Following Virchow's law, this will result in a child's head with a restriction of growth in the forward direction and in the backward direction: recessed frontal bones and a flattened occiput. [11] Compensatory growth will occur sideways, due to the sagittal suture, and upwards, due to the lambdoid sutures. [11]

Turricephaly

Turricephaly, also known as oxycephaly, acrocephaly, and high-head syndrome, is a type of cephalic disorder. This is a term sometimes used to describe the premature closure of the coronal suture plus any other suture, like the lambdoid suture.[ citation needed ]

Pansynostosis

The word pansynostosis is also Greek-derived and can be translated as "all one bone", indicating that all of the sutures are closed. [16] In general practice, the term is used to describe the children with three or more cranial sutures closed. [16]

Pansynostosis can present in several ways. The appearance can be the same as that seen with primary microcephaly: a markedly small head, but with normal proportions. [17] The most severe form of pansynostosis is kleeblattschädel (cloverleaf skull), which presents with bulging of the different bones of the cranial vault. [17] [18]

Kleeblattschädel is a feature of several conditions and can also be seen in nonsyndromic manifestations. True pansynostosis can also be nonsyndromic [19] but is also seen in two conditions: ERF-related craniosynostosis and Robinow-Sorauf syndrome (now considered a form of Saethre-Chotzen syndrome). [20]

Other forms

Complications

Not all cranial abnormalities seen in children with craniosynostosis are solely a consequence of the premature fusion of a cranial suture. This is especially true in the cases with syndromic craniosynostosis. Findings include elevation of the intracranial pressure; obstructive sleep apnea (OSA); abnormalities in the skull base and neurobehavioral impairment. [11]

Elevated intracranial pressure

When the ICP is elevated the following symptomes may occur: vomiting, visual disturbance, bulging of the anterior fontanel, altered mental status, papilledema and headache. [29]

The main risks of prolonged elevated intracranial pressure may include cognitive impairment and impaired vision through prolonged papilledema [17] and subsequent optic atrophy. [30] These are the main reasons why fundoscopy should be performed during the physical examination of children with craniosynostosis. [17]

The causes of an elevation of the intracranial pressure are best understood using the Monro-Kellie doctrine. [31] The Monro-Kellie doctrine reduces the cranial vault to a box with rigid walls. [31] This box contains three elements: brain, intracranial blood and cerebrospinal fluid. [31] The sum of volumes of these three elements is constant. [31] An increase in one should cause a decrease in one or both of the remaining two, thereby preventing an elevation of the intracranial pressure. [31]

A compensatory mechanism involves the movement of cerebrospinal fluid from the cranial vault towards the spinal cord. [31] The volume of blood in the cranial vault is auto-regulated by the brain, and will therefore not decrease that easily. [31]

Intracranial pressure will rise as a result of continued brain growth within the rigid skull. [17] It appears that in children with craniosynostosis, the expected decrease of intracranial blood is probably not occurring as it should according to the Monro-Kellie hypothesis. [32] This is shown when the brain expands in the fixed skull, which gives a faster rise in intracranial pressure than would be expected. [32]

Obstructive sleep apnea

The short stops in breathing during the sleep are the mainstay of OSA. Other symptoms can be difficulty in breathing, snoring, day-time sleepiness and perspiration. [5] The main causative agent of OSA is the [midface hypoplasia], which also poses a risk to the eyes that can be seen bulging out of the eye sockets. Other factors, such as a micrognathism and adenoid hypertrophy, are likely to contribute in causing OSA. [5] The most common syndromic forms of craniosynostosis; i.e. Apert, Crouzon and Pfeiffer, have an increased risk of developing OSA. The children have nearly 50% chance of developing this condition. [5]

A theory regarding the involvement of OSA as a causative agent for elevated intracranial pressure suggests an association with the auto-regulation of blood flow in the brain. [33] Certain cells in the brain respond specifically to an increase of CO2 in the blood. [4] [34] The response involves vasodilatation of the cranial vault blood vessels, increasing the volume of one of the elements in the Monro-Kellie doctrine. [4] [34] The increase of CO2 concentration in the blood is a consequence of impaired breathing, especially seen when the child with OSA is sleeping. [4] [34] It is well documented that the highest spikes in intracranial pressure often occur during sleep. [4] [34]

Abnormalities in the skull base

Impaired venous outflow is often caused by a hypoplastic jugular foramen. [33] This causes an increase in the intracranial blood volume, thereby causing an increase in intracranial pressure. [33]

This can be further complicated with a possible Arnold–Chiari malformation, which can partially obstruct the flow of cerebro-spinal fluid from the neurocranium to the spinal cord. [6] The Chiari malformation may be asymptomatic or present with ataxia, spasticity or abnormalities in breathing, swallowing or sleeping. [6]

Due to the impaired venous outflow, which may be further complicated with an Arnold–Chiari malformation, there is often a clinical image of hydrocephalus present. Hydrocephalus is seen in 6.5 to 8% of patients with Apert's syndrome, 25.6% in patients with Crouzon's syndrome and 27.8% of those with Pfeifer's syndrome. [35] Ventriculomegaly is a usual finding in children with the Apert syndrome. [36]

Neurobehavioural impairment

Neurobehavioural impairment includes problems with attention and planning, processing speed, visual spatial skills, language, reading and spelling. [10] A decreased IQ may also be part of the problems. [10]

It has been suggested that these problems are caused by a primary malformation of the brain, rather than being a consequence of the growth restriction of the skull and elevated intracranial pressure. Some evidence for this statement has been provided by studies using computed tomographic (CT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to identify differences between the structures of the brains of healthy children and those affected with craniosynostosis. [10] It has been found that corrective surgery of the cranial vault alters the morphology of the brain compared with the situation before surgical intervention. [10] However the structure was still abnormal in comparison to children without craniosynostosis. [10]

Causes

Advances in the fields of molecular biology and genetics, as well as the use of animal models have been of great importance in expanding our knowledge of suture fusion. [3] Research in animal models has led to the idea that the dura mater plays an important role in determining closure or patency of the suture. [3] In contrast to the dura mater it appears that the periosteum is not essential in causing closure or patency. [3]

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Gene expression pattern during cranial suture fusion

Instead of describing the abnormalities in structure and form, research focuses nowadays at decoding the molecular interactions that underlie them. [3] Based on data from quantitative real-time PCR on samples of suture junctions during development, cranial suture fusion in mammals is a tightly orchestrated expression of genes in specific temporal order, leading to endochondral ossification. [37] Despite the progress that has been made, many things are still not understood about the suture biology and the exact causative pathways remain yet to be completely understood. [38]

Multiple potential causes of premature suture closure have been identified, such as the several genetic mutations that are associated with syndromic craniosynostosis. [3] The cause of nonsyndromic craniosynostosis however, is still greatly unknown. [10] Most likely, a role is played by biomechanical factors, as well as environmental, hormonal and genetical factors. [10]

New insights have given fuel to a debate whether there might be an intrinsic factor causing the premature fusion of the sutures. Brain structures of children with craniosynostosis were evaluated using magnetic resonance imaging. [10] Differences were seen compared with the brain structures of normal children. [10] The question now is whether these differences are caused by the craniosynostosis, or are the cause of craniosynostosis.[ citation needed ]

Biomechanical factors

Biomechanical factors include fetal head constraint during pregnancy. [39] It has been found by Jacob et al. that constraint inside the womb is associated with decreased expression of Indian hedgehog protein and noggin. These last two are both important factors influencing bone development. [39]

Environmental factors

Environmental factors refer for example to maternal smoking and the maternal exposure to amine-containing drugs. Several research groups have found evidence that these environmental factors are responsible for an increase in the risk of craniosynostosis, likely through effects on fibroblast growth factor receptor genes. [40] [41] [42] [43] [44]

On the other hand, a recent evaluation of valproic acid (an anti-epilepticum), which has been implicated as a causative agent, has shown no association with craniosynostosis. [45]

Certain medication (like amine-containing drugs) can increase the risk of craniosynostosis when taken during pregnancy, these are so-called teratogenic factors. [41] [44]

Hormonal factors

Hyperthyroid induced craniosynostosis is a hormone mediated premature closure. [46] It is thought that the bone matures faster due to high levels of thyroid hormone. [46]

Genetic factors

In 6 to 11% of the children born with coronal synostosis, more often involving the bilateral cases than unilateral, other members of the family have been reported that were also born with the same condition. [47] This finding is highly suggestive of a genetic cause, which has possibly been found in the fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3) and TWIST genes. [47]

Fibroblast growth factor and fibroblast growth factor receptors regulate fetal bone growth and are expressed in cranial sutures during pregnancy. [6] The transcription factor gene TWIST is thought to decrease the function of FGFR, thus also indirectly regulating fetal bone growth. [6] A relation between the mutations in these genes and craniosynostosis is therefore possible. Moloney et al. observed a FGFR3 mutation in as many as 31% of the cases with nonsyndromic coronal synostosis, thus showing that FGFR abnormalities play an important role in nonsyndromic craniosynostosis. [48]

In terms of syndromic craniosynostosis not only do FGFR3 and TWIST genes feature, but also FGFR1 and in particular FGFR2, which has been reported in 90% of the syndromic craniosynostoses such as Apert, Crouzon, Peiffer and Jackson–Weiss. [49] [50] [51] The mutations can be divided into mutations that lead to gain of function (in FGFR genes) and mutations that lead to loss of function (in TWIST genes). [50] [51] Craniosynostosis is therefore likely the result of a disturbance in the fine balance that regulates the multiplication and maturation of the precursor bone cells in the cranial sutures. [3]

The familial rate, which is different for nonsyndromic and syndromic cases, provides an important clue. [52] [53] In the nonsyndromic cases, a positive family history is found in 2% of the cases with sagittal suture closure [52] [53] and in 6% to 11% of the cases with coronal suture closure.

Cranial sutures

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Fontanelles and sutures as seen from above and to the left of the cranium of a child.

The mesenchyme above the meninges undergoes intramembranous ossification forming the neurocranium. [3] The neurocranium consists of several bones, which are united and at the same time separated by fibrous sutures. [3] This allows movement of the separate bones in relation to one another; the infant skull is still malleable. [3] The fibrous sutures specifically allow the deformation of the skull during birth [3] and absorb mechanical forces during childhood [6] They also allow the necessary expansion during brain growth. [3]

In the very first years of life the sutures serve as the most important centers of growth in the skull. [3] The growth of the brain and the patency of the sutures depend on each other. [54] Brain growth pushes the two sides of the patent sutures away from each other, thereby enabling growth of the neurocranium. [54] This means that the neurocranium can only grow if the sutures remain open. [54] The neurocranium will not grow when the forces induced by brain growth are not there. [12] This will occur for example when the intracranial pressure drops; the sutures do not experience stretching anymore causing them to fuse. [17]

Diagnosis

The evaluation of a child suspected to have craniosynostosis is preferentially performed in a craniofacial center. The three main elements of analysis include medical history, physical examination and radiographic analysis. [55]

Medical history should in any case include questions about risk factors during pregnancy, the familial rate and the presence of symptoms of elevated intracranial pressure (ICP).[ citation needed ]

Elevated ICP

Physical examination

Fundoscopy should always be performed in children with craniosynostosis. [57] It is used to find papilledema which is sometimes the only symptom of elevated intracranial pressure shown in these children. [57]

Other parts of the physical examination include the measurement of the head circumference, the assessment of the skull deformity and the search for deformities affecting other parts of the body. [17] The head circumference and the growth curve of the head provide important clues into making a differentiation between craniosynostosis, primary microcephaly and hydrocephalus. [17] This differentiation has an important influence on the further treatment of the child. [17]

In a recent article Cunningham et al. [12] described several steps in which a pediatrician should observe the patient to assess skull deformity:

The implications of the deformities that are seen are extensively discussed under 'phenotype'.

Syndromal craniosynostosis presents with a skull deformity as well as deformities affecting other parts of the body. [54] Clinical examination should in any case include evaluation of the neck, spine, digits and toes. [54]

Medical imaging

Radiographic analysis by performing a computed axial tomographic scan is the gold standard for diagnosing craniosynostosis. [58] [59]

Plain radiography of the skull may be sufficient for diagnosing a single suture craniosynostosis and should therefore be performed, [58] [59] but the diagnostic value is outweighed by that of the CT-scan. [60] Not only can the sutures be identified more accurately, thus objectively demonstrating a fused suture, but also evaluation of the brain for structural abnormalities and excluding other causes of asymmetric growth are possible at the same time. [60] In addition to this, CT-scanning can visualize the extent of skull deformity, thereby enabling the surgeon to start planning surgical reconstruction. [61]

Classification

There are several ways to classify craniosynostosis.

Name of syndromeOther signs and symptoms (along with craniosynostosis; may not all be present)OMIM referenceGene
Crouzon syndrome wide-set, bulging eyes • beaked nose • flat face 123500 FGFR2, FGFR3
Apert syndrome fused fingers or toes • flat midface 101200 FGFR2
Crouzonodermoskeletal syndrome wide-set, bulging eyes • beaked nose • flat face • dark, velvety skin folds • spine abnormalities • benign growths in the jaw 134934 FGFR3
Jackson–Weiss syndrome enlarged, bent big toes • flat midface 123150 FGFR1, FGFR2
Muenke syndrome coronal synostosis • skeletal abnormalities of the hands or feet • hearing loss 602849 FGFR3
Pfeiffer syndrome broad, short thumbs or big toes • webbed or fused fingers or toes 101600 FGFR1, FGFR2

In addition, the following syndromes have been identified:

Name of syndromeOther signs and symptoms (along with craniosynostosis; may not all be present)OMIM referenceGene
Loeys–Dietz syndrome wide-set eyessplit uvula or cleft palatearterial tortuosityaortic root dilatationaneurysms 609192 610168 613795 608967 610380 TGFBR1, TGFBR2, SMAD3
Saethre–Chotzen syndrome facial asymmetry • low frontal hairline • drooping eyelidswebbed fingers or toes • broad big toes 101400 TWIST1
Shprintzen–Goldberg syndrome bulging eyes • flat face • herniaslong, thin fingersdevelopmental delayintellectual disability 182212 FBN1

Differential diagnosis

Deformational plagiocephaly

The main difference between plagiocephaly based on craniosynostosis and deformational plagiocephaly is that there is no suture fusion in the latter one. [12] The malleability of the neonatal skull allows the skull to change shape due to extrinsic forces. [12]

With the tests a pediatrician should perform, as explained above, the difference is quite easy to make. [12] In deformational plagiocephaly the skull does not show a bulging of the mastoid and in these patients the skull base and position of the ears is level, all in contrary with plagiocephaly due to craniosynostosis. [12] Displacement of one ear to the front is characteristic for deformational plagiocephaly. [12]

Primary microcephaly

Primary microcephaly shows a clinical image of craniosynostosis, but due to a different cause. The primary failure is the absence of growth of the brain, rendering the sutures of the cranial vault useless. [17] As a consequence, the sutures close, presenting a pansynostosis like image. [17] A differentiation between these two conditions can be made with a computed tomography (CT) scan. The subarachnoid spaces are typically enlarged with primary microcephaly, whereas they are reduced or absent in true pansynostosis. [17]

Treatment

The primary goal of surgical intervention is to allow normal cranial vault development to occur. [54] This can be achieved by excision of the prematurely fused suture and correction of the associated skull deformities. [54] If the synostosis goes uncorrected, the deformity will progressively worsen not only threatening the aesthetic aspect, but also the functional aspect. [54] This is especially prevalent with asymmetric conditions, such as unilateral coronal synostosis, with compromised function of the eyes and the jaw. [54] In addition, signs of compromised neurodevelopment have been seen amongst all the synostoses, although this may also be caused by primary maldevelopment of the brain and can thus not be prevented by surgical intervention. [62]

There are a few basic elements involved in surgical intervention which is aimed at normalization of the cranial vault:

Timing of surgery

The prevention of post-surgical complications, including those mentioned above, plays an important role in discussions over the timing of potential surgery. The general consensus is to perform surgery in late infancy, i.e. between six and twelve months. [54] Within this time frame the efficacy of surgery will be enhanced for several reasons:

Most surgeons will not intervene until after the age of six months due to the heightened risk which blood loss poses before this age. [54] It is generally preferable to wait until after three months of age when anaesthetic risks will also be decreased. [54]

Surgery is not performed in early childhood in every country; in some countries surgical intervention can take place in the late teens.[ citation needed ]

It is important that families seek out a Pediatric Craniofacial Physician who has experience with craniosynostosis for proper diagnosis, surgical care, and followup.

Specific sutures

Sagittal craniosynostosis/scaphocephaly

There are two surgical procedures which are commonly used to treat sagittal synostosis. [54] The matter of which procedure is superior is still heavily debated amongst the surgeons treating this condition, [54] however it is generally agreed upon that the cephalic index should be used to assess the efficacy of the preferred surgical intervention. [54]

  • Firstly, the extended strip craniectomy will be discussed, which is a further developed form of the traditional craniectomy. [54] The traditional procedure involved only the excision of the closed suture, with the intent that the compensatory skull deformations would automatically be corrected by the fast growth of the brain during the first year of life. [54]
    This did not quite result in a true normalization of the cranial vault, causing the development of numerous modifications. [66] [67] One of those is the extended strip craniectomy. This procedure can be performed by using an endoscope, becoming more popular due to the resultant rapid recovery of the child and reduced need for blood transfusion. [66] [67] The patient is afterwards placed in a custom made molding helmet to correct the resting deformities of the skull. [66] [67]
  • In the other widely used surgical procedure, total cranial vault remodelling, the compensatory deformities are corrected during the operation, with excision of the fused suture. [68] Most of the bones that collectively form the cranial vault – i.e. the frontal, the parietal and the occipital bones – are removed and reshaped to normalize the contours. [68] The bones are then replaced and fixated to form a cranial vault with a normalized shape. [68]

Retrospective analysis has given an indication that the use of total cranial vault remodelling provides children with a better cephalic index than does the extended strip craniectomy. [69]

An approach that is currently being evaluated involves the use of springs. This intervention is likely most effective when used in the time frame between three and six months of age.

Metopic synostosis/trigonocephaly

The main elements of metopic suture closure involve a low volume of the anterior cranial fossa, the metopic ridging and hypotelorism. [70] These problems are all addressed during the surgical intervention. [70]

The volume is increased by placing the frontal bones and the supraorbital rim further forward. [54] This is done by excision of the bones after which they are reshaped with greenstick fracturing. [54] Replacement of the bones provides a possibility for the correction of the hypotelorism at the same time. [54] A bone graft is placed in between the two halves of the supraorbital bars, thereby increasing the width between the orbits. [54] The metopic ridge can then be corrected with a (simple) burring. [11]

Unilateral coronal synostosis/anterior plagiocephaly

The treatment of unilateral coronal synostosis is typically performed in two parts: the forward advancement of the supraorbital bar and the correction of the orbital asymmetry. [54]

The supraorbital bar is the rim just above the eye socket; as discussed under phenotype, the supraorbital and the frontal bone are typically recessed at the ipsilateral side of the head. [54] The goal of treatment is to position this bar together with the frontal bone in a plane three millimetres further forwards than the vertical plane of the cornea. [54] A two-dimensional sagittal image is used to pre-operatively determine the extent of movement, which can vary between seven and fifteen millimetres depending on the severity of the deformity. [54]

The orbital asymmetry exists typically of a narrower and taller orbit at the ipsilateral side of the head. [54] The contralateral orbit, however, is wider than usual. [54] Symmetry is restored by extracting a small piece of bone from the supraorbital bar at the contralateral side, thereby reducing the width. [54] This bone fragment is then introduced into the supraorbital bar on the ipsilateral side, thereby increasing width. [54] The height of the orbit is altered at the ipsilateral side only, by extracting a piece of bone. [54] Any correction of the nasal tip, which points towards the contralateral side, will not be performed during childhood. [11]

Unilateral lambdoid synostosis/posterior plagiocephaly

An excision of the flattened occipital bone with release of the fused suture tends to correct the cranial vault deformity. [11]

Bilateral coronal synostosis/brachycephaly

The treatment of bilateral coronal synostosis shows a high degree of overlap with treatment of unilateral coronal synostosis; in both surgical interventions is the forward advancement of the supraorbital rim together with the frontal bones is an important part of the procedure. [11] [54] Again, the plane three millimetres further forwards than the vertical plane of the [cornea] is the appropriate position to place the bone. [11] [54] The increased height of the skull is addressed in the same procedure. [11] Parts of the flattened occiput are extracted and given a rounder shape by greenstick fracturing them. [11]

Pansynostosis/kleeblattschädel

The treatment of pansynostosis comprises the expansion of the anterior cranial vault, as well as the posterior cranial vault. [17] Whilst this may be accomplished in one procedure it is generally performed in two stages. [17]

Complications

The most common complications of uncorrected craniosynostosis include increased intracranial pressure, asymmetry of the face, and malocclusion. Asymmetry of the orbits often leads to strabismus. [71]

Epidemiology

It is estimated that craniosynostosis affects 1 in 1,800 to 3,000 live births worldwide. [3] three out of every four cases affect males. Sagittal synostosis is the most common phenotype, representing 40% to 55% of nonsyndromic cases, [3] whilst coronal synostosis represents between 20% and 25% of cases. [3] Metopic synostosis is a factor in 5% to 15% of cases, and lambdoid synostosis is seen in 0% to 5% of nonsyndromic cases. [3]

Five to 15% of the time more than one suture is involved; this is referred to as "complex craniosynostosis" and is typically part of a syndrome. [3]

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Brachycephaly is the shape of a skull shorter than average in its species. It is perceived as a cosmetically desirable trait in some domesticated dog and cat breeds, notably the pug and Persian, and can be normal or abnormal in other animal species.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Plagiocephaly</span> Medical condition

Plagiocephaly, also known as flat head syndrome, is a condition characterized by an asymmetrical distortion of the skull. A mild and widespread form is characterized by a flat spot on the back or one side of the head caused by remaining in a supine position for prolonged periods.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Scaphocephaly</span> Cephalic disorder involving premature fusion of the sagittal suture

Scaphocephaly, or sagittal craniosynostosis, is a type of cephalic disorder which occurs when there is a premature fusion of the sagittal suture. Premature closure results in limited lateral expansion of the skull resulting in a characteristic long, narrow head. The skull base is typically spared.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Trigonocephaly</span> Congenital condition of premature fusion of the metopic suture

Trigonocephaly is a congenital condition due to premature fusion of the metopic suture, leading to a triangular forehead. The premature merging of the two frontal bones leads to transverse growth restriction and parallel growth expansion. It may occur as one component of a syndrome together with other abnormalities, or in isolated form. The term is from the Greek trigonon, "triangle", and kephale, "head".

Crouzon syndrome is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder known as a branchial arch syndrome. Specifically, this syndrome affects the first branchial arch, which is the precursor of the maxilla and mandible. Since the branchial arches are important developmental features in a growing embryo, disturbances in their development create lasting and widespread effects.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Apert syndrome</span> Congenital disorder of the skull and digits

Apert syndrome is a form of acrocephalosyndactyly, a congenital disorder characterized by malformations of the skull, face, hands and feet. It is classified as a branchial arch syndrome, affecting the first branchial arch, the precursor of the maxilla and mandible. Disturbances in the development of the branchial arches in fetal development create lasting and widespread effects.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Saethre–Chotzen syndrome</span> Medical condition

Saethre–Chotzen syndrome (SCS), also known as acrocephalosyndactyly type III, is a rare congenital disorder associated with craniosynostosis. This affects the shape of the head and face, resulting in a cone-shaped head and an asymmetrical face. Individuals with SCS also have droopy eyelids (ptosis), widely spaced eyes (hypertelorism), and minor abnormalities of the hands and feet (syndactyly). Individuals with more severe cases of SCS may have mild to moderate intellectual or learning disabilities. Depending on the level of severity, some individuals with SCS may require some form of medical or surgical intervention. Most individuals with SCS live fairly normal lives, regardless of whether medical treatment is needed or not.

Craniofacial surgery is a surgical subspecialty that deals with congenital and acquired deformities of the head, skull, face, neck, jaws and associated structures. Although craniofacial treatment often involves manipulation of bone, craniofacial surgery is not tissue-specific; craniofacial surgeons deal with bone, skin, nerve, muscle, teeth, and other related anatomy.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Frontal suture</span> Midline joint in the frontal bone of the forehead

The frontal suture is a fibrous joint that divides the two halves of the frontal bone of the skull in infants and children. Typically, it completely fuses between three and nine months of age, with the two halves of the frontal bone being fused together. It is also called the metopic suture, although this term may also refer specifically to a persistent frontal suture.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lambdoid suture</span> Connective tissue between the parietal bones and the occipital bone of the skull

The lambdoid suture is a dense, fibrous connective tissue joint on the posterior aspect of the skull that connects the parietal bones with the occipital bone. It is continuous with the occipitomastoid suture.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Coronal suture</span> Connective tissue between the parietal bones and the frontal bone of the skull

The coronal suture is a dense, fibrous connective tissue joint that separates the two parietal bones from the frontal bone of the skull.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jackson–Weiss syndrome</span> Medical condition

Jackson–Weiss syndrome (JWS) is a genetic disorder characterized by foot abnormalities and the premature fusion of certain bones of the skull (craniosynostosis), which prevents further growth of the skull and affects the shape of the head and face. This genetic disorder can also sometimes cause intellectual disability and crossed eyes. It was characterized in 1976.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Synostosis</span>

Synostosis is fusion of two or more bones. It can be normal in puberty, fusion of the epiphyseal plate to become the epiphyseal line, or abnormal. When synostosis is abnormal it is a type of dysostosis. Examples of synostoses include:

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Acrocephalosyndactyly</span> Group of diseases

Acrocephalosyndactyly is a group of congenital conditions characterized by irregular features of the face and skull (craniosynostosis) and hands and feet (syndactyly). Craniosynostosis occurs when the cranial sutures, the fibrous tissue connecting the skull bones, fuse the cranial bones early in development. Cranial sutures allow the skull bones to continue growing until they fuse at age 24. Premature fusing of the cranial sutures can result in alterations to the skull shape and interfere with brain growth. Syndactyly occurs when digits of the hands or feet are fused together. When polydactyly is also present, the classification is acrocephalopolysyndactyly. Polydactyly occurs when the hands or feet possess additional digits. Acrocephalosyndactyly is usually diagnosed after birth, although prenatal diagnosis is sometimes possible if the genetic variation is present in family members, as the conditions are typically inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern Treatment often involves surgery in early childhood to correct for craniosynostosis and syndactyly.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Muenke syndrome</span> Medical condition

Muenke syndrome, also known as FGFR3-related craniosynostosis, is a human specific condition characterized by the premature closure of certain bones of the skull during development, which affects the shape of the head and face. First described by Maximilian Muenke, the syndrome occurs in about 1 in 30,000 newborns. This condition accounts for an estimated 8 percent of all cases of craniosynostosis.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">McGillivray syndrome</span> Medical condition

McGillivray syndrome is a rare syndrome characterized mainly by heart defects, skull and facial abnormalities and ambiguous genitalia. The symptoms of this syndrome are ventricular septal defect, patent ductus arteriosus, small jaw, undescended testes, and webbed fingers. Beside to these symptoms there are more symptoms which is related with bone structure and misshape.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Leptocephaly</span> Medical condition

Leptocephaly is a rare form of complex craniosynostosis in which the sagittal and metopic suture simultaneously close. Leptocephaly is characterized by equal narrowing of the head and a tall and narrow head shape. Leptocephaly is usually nonsyndromic, but has been seen in individual cases such as Neu-Laxova syndrome.

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